The Orthopaedic Digital Communications Groupis a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, therapists and designers. We create innovative patient-and-family-centered educational materials to streamline the medical experience for our patients and help them make informed decisions about their health.

Our patient-centered materials are provided in an easy-to-read PDF. We want patients and their families to access our educational materials on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones.

Our team earned a Partners in Excellence Award for our work on the educational guides we provide our patients.

Arun Shanbhag, PhD, MBA, Senior Advisor

Lara Lind, MA, Web Coordinator

Lauren Lebrun, MHA, Project Director, MGH/MGPO

Robert Dorman, PT, Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy

Janet Dorrwachter, NP, Nurse Practitioners

Emily Mulla, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Jill Pedro, RN, Nurse Clinical Specialist

Logan Sharma, OTR/L, Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy

Pam Tobichuk, RN, Preadmission Nurse Case Manager

Kristin Wood, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Patient Guides: Our comprehensive patient guides give step-by-step information on things like meeting our doctors, how to prepare for surgery, what to expect after surgery in the hospital and recovery at home.

Our team earned a Partners in Excellence Award for our work on the educational guides we provide our patients.